The free pattern this month from the Sweater Babe is a pretty mobius cowl worked in mohair and lace.
It’s the perfect thing for fall knitting or getting a jump on your gift giving. It’s sure to be nice and … Read More...
Paper Roll Apple Stamps
This is a fast and easy fall craft project that is great for kids of all ages. All that you need to make an apple picture like the one shared here is a cardboard tube — either from a toilet … Read More...
Bad at doing your nails? Stop blaming yourself
A new tool by Julep promises to make you better at doing your nails than you ever were. And if you always blamed yourself for not being able to create that perfect manicure, then stop doing it. Maybe it wasn’t … Read More...
The Sewing Rabbit answers 10 common sewing questions
Where do you turn when you have a sewing related question? For many of us, the answer is Google. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has collected 10 common sewing questions, ones that she most likely turned to Google to find … Read More...
Awesome Favors for Your Lego Movie Party
The Lego Movie has been HUGE with kids this year, so a birthday party with a Lego theme is a great idea for boys, girls or mixed groups. Kojo Designs has come up with an entire Lego party in a … Read More...
DIY Doggie Camper Van
Yes don’t forget your furry friends! TheBark.com has full detailed instructions on creating these cute camper vans as a doghouse.
The puppy camper was designed by Michael Blunt, who says it was a labor of love and a personal challenge. … Read More...
Make A Waterproof Brown Paper Bag Vase
Who doesn’t love receiving a bouquet of flowers? No, I’m not talking about the fancy arrangements from the floral shops. It doesn’t always have to be that extravagant. Sometimes it’s nice to have a bundle of fresh flowers from the … Read More...
Felt and Yarn Cute Headband Tutorial
Luis & Katie host “Lemonhead Press” and Katie is a stay at home mother to three. Katie has a tutorial for a “Cute Hippy Headband”! I have been seeing these hippy headbands in fashion magazines and on the internet. She … Read More...
DIY Seed Bead Tube Necklace
If you love working with seed beads then you are going to love this design. If you hate slow and tedious projects then I am afraid you are going to hate this one. Personally I hate seed beads, not only … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim messenger bag, padded to hold a laptop or tablet
This slim messenger bag would be great back-t0-school for older kids. Sew4Home share a tutorial showing how to make it. Even though it is narrower than most messenger bags, it’s still big enough to hold a small laptop, eReader, or … Read More...
punk projects: Glitter Shirts DIY
On my own blog, Punk Projects, I posted this tutorial on how to make your own glitter shirts!
To answer what is probably your first question- no, they aren’t washable!
These were meant to be just a one day wear. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric apple garland
Amy from Positively Splendid show how you can make this no-sew apple garland. With adhesive foam sheets from the craft store, this is a quick, easy project. It’s a cute back-to-school project, but change out the apples for bats and … Read More...
Summer Sale at Everything 4 Scrapbooks
Tutorial: Tiered summer dress
Melissa Ting shows how you can make a tiered summer dress like this one. The loose fitting short dress reminds me of the baby doll dresses I wore back in the 90s, though with a more modern style. I wonder … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Parlor quilt
Nothing foretells trouble ahead like a raven. Michelle of Michelle’s Romantic Tangle puts hers smack in the middle of this quilt. Appliqued to a fabric string block in neutral hues, she finishes the look with diamonds extending all the way … Read More...
Tutorial: Creating Background Texture in Polymer Clay
This trick lets you add what appears to be two layers of different texture or design with one stamp or texture. There’s a background texture created with a low relief pattern stamp or tool and then a contrasting or higher … Read More...
Story Starter Blocks
Karyn, from Teach Beside Me, found herself with some plain, wooden craft blocks and decided to use them to make this educational game for her son. She had nine blocks that she painted three different colors. She then wrote different … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide fabric headband for little girls
Janice from Maddie Moes shows how you can make a wide fabric headband. The wide fabric band holds the hair out of your face. The dimensions she gives will make a headband to fit a little girl ages 2-5. For … Read More...
Free pattern: Wesley the Very Big Whale softie
This whale softie is a free pattern from Riley Blake Designs. His name is Wesley and he first appeared in their booth at Quilt Market. Enough people requested a pattern that they are now sharing it on their website. He’s … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to measure kids for sewing clothes
The first step in sewing a well fitting child’s garment is knowing what size to make it. That involves more than just knowing what size they wear in purchased clothes. You need to get their actual measurements, and you need … Read More...